Each of these traditional New Zealand Pounamu carvings carries deep cultural significance in Māori storytelling and adornment.

Hei Tiki

Shape - Stylized human figure, often with tilted head and large eyes

Meaning - Represents ancestors, fertility, and protection

Hei Matau / Fish Hook

Shape - Fish hook

Meaning - Strength, prosperity, and safe travel over water

Koru

Shape - Spiral based on the unfurling fern frond

Meaning - New life, growth, harmony, and peace

Toki / Adze

Shape - Adze or chisel blade

Meaning - Strength, courage, and leadership

Roimata / Tears / Teardrop

Shape - Drop or tear

Meaning - Comfort, healing, and empathy

Manaia

Shape - Mythical creature combining bird, human, and reptile features

Meaning - Guardian against evil, balance between realms

Pikorua / Twist

Shape - Twisting double or triple loop

Meaning - Eternal bond, friendship, and connection between people

Kēhua / Wairua Forms / spirit/Abstract

Shape - Abstract or spiritual representations

Meaning - Connection to ancestors or the spirit world

Mere

Shape - Short club or weapon

Meaning - Authority, prestige, and warrior status

Niho / Tooth

Shape - Curved tooth-like form

Meaning - Strength, protection, and connection to the ocean

Porohita / Disc

Shape - Round circle continuous in nature

meaning - symbolize a shield / boundary that keeps negative influences and harm at bay.